James Ojo

Education: BA Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN, 2013-2017), Code for Africa Fact-Checking Masterclass (2022), Smile Train Media Workshop on Cleft (2022), RCDIJ Data Journalism Masterclass (2021)

Experience: Correspondent, Caracal Reports (US); Contributor, International Policy Digest (US); Reporter, The Sun Newspaper; The Nation Newspaper; Editor, CrispNG; Deputy Editor, Nigerian Village Square; Investigative journalist, TheCable Newspaper.

Awards: 2024 African Prize for Investigative Journalism (PAJI); Legit.ng Copyediting Excellence Award (2023&2024); Host Writer Prize for Investigative Journalism (2022); The Cable Journalist of the Year (2022); PwC Media Excellence Awards (Second Runner-up)

James Ojo is an award-winning journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng. With a decade of experience in the journalism landscape, he has done several impactful reports and won top awards, including the 2024 African Prize for Investigative Journalism (PAJI).

2412 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

Uma Ukpai: Video of cleric leading powerful praise at COZA emerges as Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo mourns

Uma Ukpai: Video of cleric leading powerful praise at COZA emerges as Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo mourns

Celebrities

3 days ago

Uma Ukpai: Nigerian man remembers late pastor’s special act for family's last born in 2002, post trends

Uma Ukpai: Nigerian man remembers late pastor’s special act for family's last born in 2002, post trends

People

3 days ago

Madagascar's president in hiding after surviving alleged assassination plot, protest continues

Madagascar's president in hiding after surviving alleged assassination plot, protest continues

World

3 days ago

Pastor Poju Oyemade shares what he remembers about reverend Uma Ukpai who died at 80

Pastor Poju Oyemade shares what he remembers about reverend Uma Ukpai who died at 80

People

3 days ago

Davido hints at Chef Chi’s restaurant launch, shares pic of burger wife made: "The world will enjoy”

Davido hints at Chef Chi’s restaurant launch, shares pic of burger wife made: "The world will enjoy”

Celebrities

3 days ago

"I've never heard Otedola, Elumelu say 'money na water": Cosmas Maduka condemns reckless spending

"I've never heard Otedola, Elumelu say 'money na water": Cosmas Maduka condemns reckless spending

Celebrities

3 days ago

Hallelujah Challenge: Nathaniel Bassey flaunts structure, shares how it was built in 8 months

Hallelujah Challenge: Nathaniel Bassey flaunts structure, shares how it was built in 8 months

Music

3 days ago

The convener of Hallelujah Challenge, Nathaniel Bassey has shared the testimony of how God used the program for him. He shared a short video of a house.

Drama as 8 priests attend wedding of man who quit seminary to get married, video generates buzz

Drama as 8 priests attend wedding of man who quit seminary to get married, video generates buzz

People

3 days ago

A video showed a group of priests at the wedding of a man who had left seminary school to get married. The video went viral and generated buzz on social media.

Brave Kano victim escapes kidnappers after brutal beating, exposes hideout in Kaduna

Brave Kano victim escapes kidnappers after brutal beating, exposes hideout in Kaduna

Nigeria

4 days ago

Kano police has confirmed that AbdulHamid Bello, who was abducted and beaten by kidnappers, escaped and led operatives to their hideout in Kaduna State for a rescue.

BBNaija 2025: Housemates' IG follower growth from start to finale trends, Imisi's fuels reactions

BBNaija 2025: Housemates' IG follower growth from start to finale trends, Imisi's fuels reactions

TV Shows

4 days ago

Housemates from Big Brother Naija Season 10, including Imisi, experience massive social media growth, sparking online discussions among fans and netizens.

Lt. Samson Haruna: Man who initially didn't want to attend late officer's wedding finally speaks

Lt. Samson Haruna: Man who initially didn't want to attend late officer's wedding finally speaks

People

4 days ago

A friend of late Lt. Samson Haruna shared a viral, emotional Facebook post, revealing his wife, Retyit made him to attend the officer’s big wedding.

VeryDarkMan questions motive behind Seyi Tinubu’s 40th b'day's 1 million Bible Giveaway: "Not good"

VeryDarkMan questions motive behind Seyi Tinubu’s 40th b'day's 1 million Bible Giveaway: "Not good"

Celebrities

4 days ago

Social media critic VeryDarkMan raised suspicions about Seyi Tinubu's 40th birthday celebration and plans to distribute one million Bibles across Nigeria.

Kunle Hamilton knocks BBNaija's Imisi, Osoffa's grandson, sends memo to Cele youths, "Not proud"

Kunle Hamilton knocks BBNaija's Imisi, Osoffa's grandson, sends memo to Cele youths, "Not proud"

TV Shows

4 days ago

Kunle Hamilton has reacted to BBNaija's Imisi's win while slamming clergies who congratulated her. He said her win nothing to be proud off as fans reacted.

Nigerian scholar named among world’s top 2% scientists sends urgent message to Tinubu

Nigerian scholar named among world’s top 2% scientists sends urgent message to Tinubu

Nigeria

4 days ago

Recognised as one of the world’s top 2% scientists, Nigerian scholar Dr Akeem Dauda has sent a strong message to President Tinubu on how to secure Nigeria’s north.

Ruby Ojiakor opens up on what her husband did after paying her bride price, fans react online

Ruby Ojiakor opens up on what her husband did after paying her bride price, fans react online

Celebrities

4 days ago

Ruby Ojiakor shares surprising details about her marriage to Moc Madu, revealing that her husband paid her bride price for the second time. Fans react online.

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